#VU66034 Authentication bypass using an alternate path or channel in CloudLink - CVE-2022-34379

Vulnerability identifier: #VU66034

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-34379

CWE-ID: CWE-288

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
CloudLink
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: Dell

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions.

The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified error in Dell CloudLink. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trigger the vulnerability to bypass security restrictions and take control of the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

CloudLink: before 7.1.4

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External links
https://www.dell.com/support/kbdoc/nl-nl/000202057/dsa-2022-207-dell-emc-cloudlink-security-update-for-an-ad-users-login-without-password-vulnerability

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.